Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

summative

adjective

/ˈsʌmətɪv/

Definition

of or relating to an assessment that summarizes what a student has learned at the end of a course or unit, rather than providing feedback during the learning process.

Examples

The teacher gave a summative exam to assess the students’ understanding of the entire semester’s material.
Summative assessments are crucial for measuring student progress and outcomes.
After completing a project, a summative evaluation provided insights into the overall effectiveness of the learning experience.

Meaning

Summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the conclusion of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark.